by Barbara Safani | Oct 23, 2008 | cover letters, resume
I wrote a post yesterday about how cover letters are perceived by recruiters, HR, and hiring authorities. Steve Levy, Talent Scout, OD Consultant, and blogger extraordinaire, sent me some thoughtful comments regarding cover letters that I think are worth repeating....
by Barbara Safani | Oct 22, 2008 | cover letters
I recently sat in on a panel of staffing professionals representing such prestigious companies as Microsoft, Starbucks, and PacSun. One of the questions that came up in the audience was “Do you read cover letters?” All three representatives of these...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 21, 2008 | career research
Each year, Career Directors International publishes a report on employment trends. Below are some key trends from the 2008 report. Paperless Resumes. Resumes with rich media components such as Visual CV are gaining relevance and acceptance in today’s job...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 20, 2008 | career solvers news, cover letters, resume
Each year, Career Directors International hosts the TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) international awards competition. This year, Career Solvers received five nominations and three 2nd place awards in the following categories: Best Executive Resume Best Creative...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 17, 2008 | career management
Yesterday I wrote about shifting job search complaints to opportunities. The book, The No Complaining Rule, also recommends five things to do instead of complaining. Here’s my take on how this can be applicable in a job search. Practice Gratitude. Not everyone...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 16, 2008 | interviews, networking, resume
I just finished reading Jon Gordon’s book The No Complaining Rule. According to Jon, people complain either because they feel fearful and helpless or because it has become a habit. He goes on to state that “Complaining can be a gift if we use it correctly....
by Barbara Safani | Oct 15, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
Jason Buss of Talent Buzz recently spoke with some job seekers to get their perspective on what it is like to be looking for a job today. Some of their major pet peeves included: On-line applications on company sites and job boards that are cumbersome, time...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 14, 2008 | networking
Over on CareerBuilder, there is an article about networking in affinity or non-professional circles that is worth taking a look at. Affinity groups offer some of the best opportunities for networking for a job search because the original bond was created based on the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 13, 2008 | career management
Over on the Compensation Force Blog, Ann Bares references a recent Economic Anxiety in the Workplace poll in which close to 1,500 professionals responded to the question “What, if any, actions has your organization’s leadership taken to respond to the...
by Barbara Safani | Oct 12, 2008 | career management, career research
Last week I went to hear Pamela Skillings speak at Pace University. Pamela is the author of Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams. In her presentation, she shared some chilling statistics about the American workforce...
